La Habra Heights, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in La Habra Heights, CA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in La Habra Heights, CA: the local picture

91
residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)
1,254
residents 65 or older (23% of La Habra Heights)
22%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

La Habra Heights has about 91 residents aged 85 or older among 1,254 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older La Habra Heights residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

La Habra Heights compared with Orange County and California

Census figureLa Habra HeightsOrange CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older1.7%2.2%1.9%
Residents 65 or older23%16%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability22%29%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone13%20%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.1%10%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home33%46%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$150,000$84,615—

Older residents in towns around La Habra Heights

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
La Habra, CA2.1 mi9,5561,478
Hacienda Heights, CA2.9 mi11,5711,574
East Whittier, CA3.3 mi1,516234
Rowland Heights, CA3.4 mi10,5531,059
Whittier, CA4.1 mi12,9032,232
South San Jose Hills, CA4.5 mi2,323238

Nursing homes near La Habra Heights

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Bonita Hills Post AcuteLa Habra, CA2.0 mi3 of 586(562) 691-0781
Park Regency Care CenterLa Habra, CA2.0 mi4 of 599(714) 773-0750
Whittier Hills Health Care CtrWhittier, CA2.1 mi2 of 5160(562) 947-7817
Whittier Hospital Medical Ctr D/P SNFWhittier, CA2.9 mi5 of 522(562) 945-3561
Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNFBrea, CA3.8 mi3 of 538(714) 529-6842
St Elizabeth Healthcare CenterFullerton, CA4.1 mi3 of 559(714) 871-9202

Hospices serving La Habra Heights

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Partners Hospice Quality Care, LLCLa Habra, CA1.8 mi(562) 245-7580
Lakeside Hospice Care, IncLa Habra, CA1.8 mi(714) 459-5565
Next Level Hospice CareLa Habra, CA1.8 mi(818) 275-0710
Saint Verena Hospice Care, IncBrea, CA4.2 mi(714) 528-8856

Straight-line miles from the center of La Habra Heights. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

  • Keeping a predictable daily routine
  • Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
  • Meals, hydration and medication reminders
  • Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions
Cost

What dementia care costs in La Habra Heights

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 12% of the $12,500 monthly median income of La Habra Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in La Habra Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near La Habra Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bonita Hills Post Acute in La Habra (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Park Regency Care Center in La Habra (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr in Whittier (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in La Habra Heights?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 12% of the $12,500 monthly median income of La Habra Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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